Expert Program Manager AVO000021

Itproposal; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybride; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Itproposal is seeking an Expert Program Manager to advance programme management within a complex IT environment. You will design governance, standardised processes and templates, and provide executive-level reporting.

You will coach PMs/POs, lead methods adoption (PRINCE2, PMBOK, Agile, MSP), and help embed programme capabilities across teams. Hybrid Belgium setup, 80% workload with a September start.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in program management for IT/infrastructure or large transformation programmes.
• Proven portfolio management and executive-level reporting experience.
• Experience with governance, risk and issue management, planning and reporting.

Responsabilités

• Design and implement programme governance, reporting, monitoring methods and standardised ways of working.
• Establish uniform templates, processes and working agreements for programme and project management.
• Strengthen portfolio planning, prioritisation, monitoring, capacity and resource management.
• Support programme and project managers in delivering strategic IT and organisational change initiatives.
• Provide portfolio and programme reporting to senior management, including progress, risks, priorities and budgets.
• Coach and support junior and senior Project Managers and Product Owners.
• Introduce and transfer programme and project management methodologies and best practices to internal teams.
• Contribute to sustainable knowledge transfer and long-term embedding of programme management capabilities.

Connaissances

Portfolio management

Executive-level reporting

Governance & risk management

Coaching junior and senior PMs

Outils

Jira

Azure DevOps

Microsoft Project

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Expert Program Manager

We are looking for an experienced Program Manager to support the further professionalisation and implementation of programme management within a complex IT environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement programme governance, reporting, monitoring methods, and standardised ways of working.
• Establish uniform templates, processes, and working agreements for programme and project management.
• Strengthen portfolio planning, prioritisation, monitoring, capacity, and resource management.
• Support programme and project managers in delivering strategic IT and organisational change initiatives.
• Provide portfolio and programme reporting to senior management, including progress, risks, priorities, and budgets.
• Coach and support junior and senior Project Managers and Product Owners.
• Introduce and transfer programme and project management methodologies and best practices to internal teams.
• Contribute to sustainable knowledge transfer and the long-term embedding of programme management capabilities.
• Support effective decision-making and programme steering within the existing governance structure.

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 8 years of experience as a Program Manager, managing infrastructure, IT development, or large transformation programmes.
• Minimum 8 years of experience managing IT and/or organisation-wide change projects.
• Extensive experience in infrastructure and/or development projects.
• Proven experience in portfolio management and executive-level reporting.
• Expert knowledge of programme and project management methodologies such as PRINCE2, PMBOK, Agile, Scrum, or MSP.
• Experience establishing or leading a PMO or programme management function is highly desirable.
• Strong experience with governance, risk management, issue management, planning, and reporting.
• Experience coaching and transferring knowledge to internal Project Managers, Product Owners, and other stakeholders.
• Experience with tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Project, Power BI, and Microsoft Office is an advantage.
• Knowledge of ITIL and portfolio management frameworks is desirable.

Languages

• Dutch: Native or equivalent CEFR C2 proficiency.

Work Arrangement

• Start Date: 14 September 2026
• Duration: Until 30 March 2027
• Workload: Full-time, with 80% potentially negotiable
• Work Model: Hybrid, in line with public-sector working arrangements
• Location: Belgium